The Main Campus and North Campus are open with supervision from 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Wednesday supervision is provided from 9:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Students are not to be on school property before or after those times unless participating in a supervised activity.

Students must be with an adviser, teacher, or coach of an after school activity or they will be considered as loitering in the building after 3:00 p.m.

Parents of students who arrive before the start time or are delayed beyond the end time will be notified and asked to make alternate arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation.

(These time schedules for building supervision have been implemented for the safety and welfareof our students. The intention is to ensure that all students are safe and well-supervised.)

If a student does not ride a school bus parents must make arrangements for their student to be picked up by 3:00pm. Parents can pre-arrange CATA transportation by calling CATA at 517-394-CATA.Students with a student pass (obtained from the school office) can ride for .60 cents one way. Students may obtain a student CATA bus pass in the Counseling Office during business hours. One bus pass can be issued per student per school year. If the pass is lost students must apply for another one at the CATA office.

On most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays a study hall and student success period are held in the library at the main campus from 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Any student is welcome to sign-in and get assistance in any subject. Students are asked to be prepared with their homework, questions, etc. and be serious about working. Students must make arrangements for their own ride home.

STUDENT SAFETY

IS A PRIORITY

Your older student may know the rules about crossing a street but they may not always follow them or may get distracted. Though laws provide for pedestrians to have the right of way, drivers don’t always see our students or follow this rule.

We discourage students from walking across Holt Road and provide shuttle busses between the high school and the 9th grade campus. Shuttle bus information is clearly posted in the main hall near the front doors or students can stop in the office to find which bus to ride across the street between campus locations.

Students making the choice to walk across Holt Road for any reason must cross at the pedestrian walkway using the traffic light system. Please remind your student to use care and caution when crossing, to always cross at the intersection, and to watch approaching traffic. Students crossing the street in the dark early morning hours should take extra caution and wear light colored clothing that can be seen by drivers.

Please use care when dropping off your student — be patient,

drive slowly, and exercise caution around all schools in Holt.

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Questions to Ask College Reps

Whether you're a sophomore just beginning the college search or a senior in the throes of finalizing your application list, you might just find yourself wandering the stalls of a college fair this fall. And while these events are a great way to learn about schools, they can occasionally be awkward or nerve-wracking. After all, you shouldn't just breeze through, quickly snatch up some pamphlets and then immediately depart. To make the most out of the experience you really must stop and chat with the admissions officers and alumni in attendance.

It might seem intimidating to approach the representatives but you should know they are eager to talk and to answer your questions. They want to get students interested in their respective school and they will certainly welcome your inquiries.

While there are no wrong questions to ask, you should try and avoid very general queries such as "What should I know about your school?" or "Why should I attend this college?" It's harder for the reps to give insightful answers when questions are vague. And that won't help you out much as you try and narrow down your options. Instead, ask more targeted questions that call for the representative to speak to specific topics and examples.

Here are some sample questions for you to consider:

What are some fun campus traditions?

Are interviews an important part of the application process?

Do you require standardized test scores?

How do you evaluate students during the admissions process?

Do students tend to stick around campus on the weekends?

What kind of support services do you offer if a student is struggling in a class?

Is it easy to conduct research with professors?

How popular are study abroad programs at your school?

How active is your alumni association?

Is it difficult to register for classes or enroll in the courses you need?

What is there to do in the surrounding area?

Do students seem to like the food?

Do most undergrads live on campus? Or are students dying to get off-campus housing?

Are students allowed to have cars on campus?

What's the percentage of students who graduate within four years?

How does your career services office help students find internships and jobs?

What is your freshmen retention rate?

What are your most popular majors?

How well are undergrads able to get to know their professors?

What do you love most about this school?

There's no reason to be nervous or tongue tied when meeting with college reps. Remember -- they're hoping to make a good impression as well. All you need is to have a few questions in your back pocket and the conversation is sure to flow!

article from AdmitOneblog.org 2013

We need your help at home to set clear expectations for school.

Attendance, Academic Achievement,Credit, and Graduation

The Michigan Merit Curriculum is rigorous and for many students will not be easy. Missing one day of school can have a substantial impact on the learning of sequential information. Holt High School grade data shows students with poor attendance are academically unsuccessful.

Top three ways parents can support their student to learn, succeed, obtain credit, and graduate!

1. Coach, cajole, expect, and insist that your student get to school every day on time (no excuses). Follow up by viewing daily absences and tardies at Family Access. Sign up at www.hpsk12.net.

2. Coach, cajole, expect, and insist that your student get at least 8 hours of sleep every school night.

3. Coach, cajole, expect, and insist that your student has a balanced diet, with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables and eat more whole grain complex complex carbohydrates and fewer refined and simple carbohydrates. Breakfast is essential every day! Help your student to “start smart” with breakfast at home or at school. A student school breakfast costs $1.50 (.30 for reduced breakfast).

3. Lower scores on the Michigan Merit Exam and ACT for college entrance.

4. Repeat of courses at a cost paid for by the parent.

5. Student does not graduate on time or at all.

6. Cost of remedial high school education at a Community College.

7. Financial dependence on parents.

8. Statistically lifetime lower income earning potential.

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Michigan Laws Concerning Alcohol and Underage Drinking

Michigan laws are very stringent when it concerns children under the age of 21 consuming beverages containing alcohol. The days of thinking “it’s just kids being kids” is a thing of the past and has been replaced with strict guidelines and punishments. Some of the more common teenage occurrences include:

MIP - A first offense of minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol is a criminal misdemeanor which goes on your permanent criminal history and your automobile driver’s license. While a sentence deferral or expungement could erase the offense later, there are serious consequences. For a first offense, the fine is $100 and no jail, however, jail time can be awarded if probation is not correctly followed.

A second offense can include imprisonment for not more than 30 days but only if the minor has been found by the court to have violated an order of probation, failed to successfully complete any treatment, screening, or community service ordered by the court, or failed to pay any fine for that conviction or juvenile adjudication, a fine of not more than $200, or both, and may be ordered to participate in substance abuse prevention services or substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services. The teenager’s driver’s license will also be suspended for 30 days and restricted for an additional 60 days thereafter.

Legal Consequences of Providing Alcohol to Underage Youth

A person who sells or furnishes alcohol to an underage youth will be fined $1,000 and may go to jail for up to 60 days. A person who sells or furnishes alcohol a second time will have a $2,000 fine, a 90-day mandatory jail sentence and possibly community service. If someone dies as a result of underage alcohol use, the person who provided the alcohol may be imprisoned for up to 10 years and/or fined up to $5,000.

Drinking and Driving - The State of Michigan has some of the toughest zero tolerance and underage drinking laws in the country. Michigan’s “Zero Tolerance” law, which states that an underage driver cannot have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .02, was established to help curb teenage driving fatalities. A first offense can include up to a $250 fine and/or up to 360 hours of community service. The teenager’s driver license is restricted for 30 days, four points on their driver record, and an assessment of a $500 Drivers Responsibility Fee for 2 consecutive years.

A second offense within seven years includes up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days community service as well as up to 93 days in jail. A driver license suspension of 90 days will be assessed. Any prior drunk driving conviction results in a minimum one-year drivers license revocation. Four points will be levied on the teenager’s drivers record and a $500 Driver Responsibility Fee for two consecutive years will be imposed. A BAC level of .08 or above constitutes a Driving Under the Influence charge (DUI). Parents may be responsible for any and all damages relating to alcohol and driving caused by their teenage child until that child is 18 years of age.

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Reducing Test Taking Anxiety

Try to maintain a positive attitude while preparing for the test and during the test.

Get a good night's sleep before the test.

Show up to class early so you won't have to worry about being late.

Stay relaxed; if you begin to get nervous take a few deep breaths slowly to relax yourself and then get back to work.

Read the directions slowly and carefully.

If you don't understand the directions on the test, ask the teacher to explain it to you.

Do the simple questions first to help build up your confidence for the harder questions.

Don't worry about how fast other people finish their test; just concentrate on your own test.

If you don't know a questions skip it for the time being (come back to it later if you have time), and remember that you don't have to always get every question right to do well on the test.

Focus on the question at hand; don't let your mind wander on other things.

If you're still experiencing extreme test anxiety after following these tips, seek help from your school counselor.

The mission of Holt High School is to create a supportive community where every student experiences success in an exemplary academic program as measured by district, state, or national standards. Each student will graduate as a responsible and respectful citizen with a clearly defined post-secondary plan.

We Care . We Learn . We Grow

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CALENDAR 2016 - 2017

for HOLT HIGH SCHOOL 9-12 grades

(changes will be kept to a minimum; parents will be informed of changes)

~ all events are subject to change; changes will be kept to a minimum ~

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About Holt High School

Holt High School is a four year comprehensive school split in to two campus settings.

The Main Campus houses grades 9, 10, 11 and is located on a 40-acre campus-like setting with a performing Arts complex that seats 850 in the theater and a comprehensive on-grounds Athletic complex.

The North Campus houses 12th grade students and is located directly across the street from the Main Campus. Senior students have the opportunity to elect college classes as part of their curriculum and earn college credits which may be transferable to accredited colleges. The building houses state of the art technology offerings as well as a college campus setting.

In 1989 Holt High School became the first Professional Development School (PDS) affiliated with Michigan State University and the Holmes Group. The goals of a PDS are to improve teaching practices and student learning through the application of the most current educational research and on-site action research.

Holt High School has been honored as one of the top 100 schools in the country,

receiving the Presidential Blue Ribbon award.

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Common Core State Standards

The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce.

These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards:

Are aligned with college and work expectations;

Are clear, understandable and consistent;

Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;

Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;

Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and

Are evidence-based

To view the standards, visit: Common Core State Standards

To view crosswalks between the Grade Level Content Expectations, the High School Content Expectations, and the Common Core State Standards, visit the Michigan Department of Education websites at: